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Show Tuesday, April 9, 1991 5A Emery County Progress Economic growth expert offers tips to local group By LARRY W. DAVIS Progress editor , Castle dale How the Chamber of Commerce can help local business and economic development was the topic of the Emery County Chamber of Commerce meeting held April 3 at the courthouse. Guest speaker was Dixie Barksdale of the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments. Mrs. Barksdale, who works out' of Price and Moab, said that the Chamber of Commerce is probably the most effec- tive organizations for community building. She said that the promotions sponsored by the chamber are done with small budgets and volun-teerisAs a member of the chamber, you pay a lot of money and work like hell, she said. The speaker and members then itemized ways in which the chamber fosters economic developof the chamber ment. These include: Foster common interests; Promote the community (county); Visit local firms; Work with local and regional economic development groups; , ; , Assist with businesses thinking of starting up locally. ' She said that the chamber. should have a attitude and become shakers who want to get things done. However, she said;that economic development takes a whole community effort. Speaking about the Chamber of Commerce itself, she suggested that the trend is toward a consolidation of chambers for more area-wid- e efforts. Also, she said that while few chamber members pro-grow- th regularly attend chamber meetings, that doesnt mean that they arent working for the Chamber of Commerce. The meetings may be small, she said, but people will still work for the chamber. Mrs. Barksdale said that the chamber can function as a broker of information by being aware of what is available in the community or county and that the chamber can help to pull organizations together for common (concerns and efforts. Members of the Chamber of Commerce are selfless. They dont need the recognition, she said. , Speaking about specific needs for business development, Mrs. Barksdale said that the Chamber of Commerce can help by encouraging communities and businesses to clean up; by advertising area opportunities; by maintaining a positive attitude; by having available a community profile; by functioning as an advertising agent; by public awareness through mass mailings; and by sponsoring such activities as trade fairs. Regarding business expansion and retention, she suggested inviting firm representatives to the area for visits; sponsoring periodic roundtable discussions; offering technical assistance and business expertise; and by offering seminars on effective business management. Under the topic of management training and nonfman-cia- l assistance, Mrs. Barksdale said a Chamber of Corn- - Talking about the role of the Chamber of Com- merce in economic development is Dixie Barksdale of the Southeastern Utah Associa- Governments. Mrs. Barksdale funding and financial oppor- tunities for business and industry such a3 Enterprise Zone laws, Job Partnership merce needs to be involved in learning how to find out who is spending what, site selection, and consulting. Also, she said that the chamber needs to be aware of . . tion of Local also reviewed ways the Southeastern Association of Local emments can assist local Gov-referra- Chamber Training programs, grants and loans. ls of Commerce organizations. t . Local mines accused of dust sample tampering By BOSANN FILLMORE Sun. Advocate editor The Department of Labor has accused over 500 coal companies of tampering with respirable dust samples, tests which are Used to determine air quality within working areas of mines. Every mine but one in the Carbon-Emer- y area was cited for violations: The allegations did not surprise most local minfcf-s- who say they are familiar with several ways to alter dust testing results. United Mine Workers president Richard L. Trumka called the dust sampling sys- f tem structurally flawed and said violations will continue as long as companies are allowed to monitor their own compliance with the law. Spokesmen for two local companies, on the other hand, challenged the validity of the questioning allegations, whether visible damage to a small percentage of sample filters constituted proof of fraud. The labor department has said it will fine coal companies nearly $5 fnillionfoi- the viola-- 1 tions, the largest aggregate fine in the history of the Mine - Health Safety and Administration. The samples in question are board Bulletin (Continued from Page 4) to attend. celebrate Immunization Month. Weekly immunizations will continue on Mon- days from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kindergarten registration Kindergarten registration Help needed Anyone interested in running the Castle Dale little league call Mike Monfredi at 381-544- 6. for Emery County elementary schools is as follows: Ferron Elementary, April 15, A-from 8:30 to 10:30, H-from 10:30 to noon and O-from G N Z noon to 2. Huntington A-- April 16, from 9 to 10:30, H-from 10:30 to noon and O-from noon to 2. Cleveland Elementary, April 17, from 8 to 10:30 for all Elmo and Cleveland Elementary, G N Gardeners Z Boy Scout Troop 315 will deliver manure to your garden for $12 a truck load. If you are interested please call Chuck 3 or BrenThomas at da. Rawson at 381-279- 381-544- 7. students. Castle Dale Elementary, April 18, from 9 to 10:30, 10:30 to noon and H-- N O-- Z A-- G from from noon to 2. Cottonwood ifard Sale G ClevelandElmo Fire Department is sponsoring a pard sale and swap meet at :he Cleveland Town Park on Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20. They will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs and Irinks. For more information ar to reserve your table please contact Debbie at 6532923, Martin or Darlene at or Clark at 1 553-296- Everyone in Emery and Carbon counties is invited 553-265- Elementary, April 25, A-from 9 to 10 , H-from 1 0 to 1 1 O-and from 11 to noon. 9. ii;i rn ft N Z Rlillsite Golf Course Mens Association will hold their annual banquet April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferron City Park building. The meeting will be to elect new officers and plan the years activities. 4 for 7 or Call more information. 384-292- 384-293- taken when miners wear a small pump with a cassette attached to their shirt near their face. The cassette contains a filter which collects a sample of the coal dust the miner would be breathing 3- - th CANYON VIEW STUDENT OF THE WEEK - ii Jiff mUTi .yn- - ,.f m . It doesnt turn. y make much sense for a to tamper with five, with that kind of volume. "JL Cyprus had submitted approximately 900 dust saminvestiples in the gation period. Hagman said the sheer number of companies cited indicates a kind of dragnet and called the allega- With this voiding them. many companies involved and the rapidity with which they stopped sending fraudulent samples once MSHA started voiding them, raises the possibility of a broader conspiracy." 20-mon- th tions very suspicious. Both spokesmen said their companies were concerned about the health and safety of their employees and spent a great deal of effort and money to ensure air quality in their mines. Both said their compa-nie- s . to Trumka, mines quit sending tampered samples once the investigation began and MSHA began . A local MSHA spokesman, who did not want to be identified, said he felt local mines were cooperating very well with the agency, but that federal inspectors could conceivably administer the testing if it was continued on the current schedule. did not encourage employees to tamper with. the . Emery High School Players of the Week Players of the Week at Emery n High are Ame (track), Kris Wilstead (track) and GusChilds(baseball).Arnetook first In the 1,600 meter run, first in the 800 meter and was on the Stray-Pederso- Ame Stray-Peders- l, 600 meterrelay team in Emery's first track meet. In Eric was bom September 25, 1 975 to Stanley and Juanita Willson. He enjoys being with people, doing science, and playing his cornet in the band. He Is Involved In the scouting program and Is now working on his eagle. When he sets a goal he works hard to achieve that goal. He helps hlsdadhaul hayandotherfarmchores. After he graduates from high school, he plans to go on a mission for his church. He would also like to attend BYU after his mission to become an inventor. two meets last week, Kris was first in the 100 and 200 meter 4 x 100 runs, on the first-plac- e Kris Wllstead Gus Childs seconrely team and was on the d-place medley relay team. Gus was one for three against Millard with a double and was also hit by a pitch. He pitched nearly two innings without giving up a run. Gus and Ame are seniors while Kris is a junior. Sponsored by Ferron Merc Ferron Sponsored by & According com-pan- have been chosen as Canyon View Junior High School's student of the week. BK's Stop ) Eskelsen said. Lori Stoddard and Eric Willson : . . first-place- ASK ABOUT OUB FAMILY PLAN VI. In the course of its investigation; Lori Is the daughter of Linda White and Willie Stoddard. She enjoys playing volleyball and basketball and playing drums. She IslooWng forward to graduating from Jr. High and moving on to high school. She has a good personality and many : ' friends. 'sfrroiT- respirable dust samples. Trumka disagreed. "The health of too many coal miners is at risk, the societal and human costs are too high to allow an industry with the safety and health record of the U.S. mining industry to police and submitted by the itself, he said in a press conference. companies. Since January of 1989 to Coal miners will continue the end of 1990, more than to slowly strangle to death so ' 1,300 of those samples were long as coal companies are collected and analyzed (at trusted to monitor their own Energy West)., Of these, five compliance with a law they are suspected of tampering, bitterly opposed at every . Ths most ccJr.p::t3 Health Care Facility to better serve our patients , Friendly A courteous experienced personal Ressonsbls health cost 18 years experience adjusting backs Hi 20-mon- MSHA checked 120,000 samples submitted by about 2,000 Coal mines. The labor depart-- s while performing his work. ment issued 4,710 citations to The pump and cassette are ' operators of 847 coal mines also hung in designated work that submitted respirable areas to monitor concentradust samples with alleged evitions of dust in those places. dence of tampering. MSHA The samples are sent to intends to propose a civil penMSHA for analysis. If a alty of approximately $1,000 sample shows the amount .of for. each, 'violation. Criminal dust exceeds MSHA staninvestigations may ensue, dards, the area is retested and according to Secretary of the miner wears the pump, Labor Lynn Martin. again. If an average of the Locally, 15 mines received tests exceeds standards, the 59 citations: Andalex Resourmine company must adjust ces, 15; Cyprus Minerals, 11; ventilation, water spraying, Energy West, 8; Quaker State, etc. in order to bring the dust 10; Coastal Corporation (Skylevels into compliance. line), 3; Sun Company, Inc. MSHA alleges the filters in (Soldier Canyon), 3; Crandall violation were tampered with, Canyon, (Genwal) 2; Trail as indicated by white areas on Mountain, 1; Gordon Creek, 1; the filter, apparently where Emery, 2; Bear Canyon (Codust had been vacuumed or op), 1; and Sunnyside Mines, blown out with the pump hose. 1. However, Bob Jennings, UMWA safety director, I am seriously concerned pointed out several ways the over the potential health consamples can be altered. In sequences of elevated coal some cases a miner may wear mine dust levels going undethe cassette with his coat tected because of sampling zipped over it, in other cases fraud. For the sake of miners he may simply hang it in the health, we must act decisively kitchen out of the working to end tampering without area. And, it is possible to delay, Secretary Martin said. Dick Hagman, a spokesman recalibrate the pump itself. Only company personnel for Cyprus Minerals, said his would be able to vacuum or company and many compablow out the samples as filters nies object to the intemperate cassetfrom removed the were language used by the secrettes and shipped to MSHA for ary in his press release, espeanalysis, Jennings said. cially talk of tampering and An unidentified miner said fraud. Hagman said Cyprus the cassette can get folded into had not yet seen any documentation supporting the allegaclothing, creating an inaccurate sample, or can be bumped tions and raised questions as ilifeVWi Hint.' to whether the damaged filters were proof of' tampering. He and Energy West, spokesman, David Eskelsen, both pointed out that the number of questionable samples' were a very small percentage of the total samples collected in the course of the workday, shaking out some of the dust. Shop Huntington ilbif 1 |